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What Is Smartphone Withdrawal? Signs Your Mind May Be Too Attached To Your Phone
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Smartphone withdrawal refers to the emotional and psychological discomfort some people experience when they are unable to use their phones or suddenly reduce screen time.
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www.ndtv.com
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CDs Over Spotify, No Maps, Instagram: Americans On One-Month Digital Detox
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- World News | Agence-France Presse
Scientists have long been sounding the alarm, warning that cell phone addiction is associated with shortened attention spans and anxiety.
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www.ndtv.com
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Digital Detox: The AI-Powered Stress Epidemic And How To Set A 'Screen Time Budget' That Works
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Are you addicted to scrolling? Discover how AI-driven screen time effects your mental health, hormones and learn easy steps for a safer digital life.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nobel Committee Unable To Reach Medicine Prize Winner On 'Digital Detox'
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The researcher is reported to be on an off-the-grid hiking trip in the American wilderness, with the Nobel Prize committee unable to reach him.
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www.ndtv.com
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No TikTok, Insta: Chilean School Blocks Phones, Students Reconnect With Real-World Life
- Friday September 12, 2025
- Education | AP
The first few days of the digital detox demanded some adaptation, but just a few weeks after its launch, the programme has been well received by students, teachers and parents.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Was In A Toxic Relationship With Her Phone. A 'Drug Detox' Helped Her Break Up
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Samantha Ruth Prabhu said she understood a key connection between her phone and her ego after she went on a three-day silence retreat
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Best Basic, No-Frills Mobile Phones With WhatsApp Support in 2025
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Written by David Delima
The demand for "dumb phones", basic handsets that prioritise essential communication over complex smartphone functions, is on the rise. These devices, ideal for a "digital detox," offer calling, texting, and access to useful apps like WhatsApp, at a more affordable price. While older feature phones running KaiOS can no longer run WhatsApp, here are...
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www.gadgets360.com
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No Apps, No Notifications: US Startup's 'Fake' Phones Spark Buzz Online
- Monday May 19, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
This minimalist device, priced at $20, features a smooth, empty surface that allows users to mimic scrolling motions without accessing any digital content.
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www.ndtv.com
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10 Reasons Why You Should Consider A Phone Detox
- Thursday March 6, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
The key is to mindfully reduce phone usage and regain control over your time and attention. Keep reading as we discuss the many benefits of a phone detox.
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www.ndtv.com
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Giving Up Your Phone For Just 3 Days Can Change Brain, Study Shows
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A new study reveals that limiting smartphone use for just 72 hours can alter brain activity, showing the influence of digital devices on neural patterns and addiction-related systems.
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www.ndtv.com
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China Woman Stays Calm Without Phone For 8 Hours In Unique Contest, Wins $1,400
- Monday December 9, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The challenge was designed to highlight the growing dependence on technology and encourage people to embrace mindfulness and digital detox practices.
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www.ndtv.com
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HMD Partners With Xplora to Make Phones Focused on Children and Teenagers
- Monday November 4, 2024
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
HMD announced a strategic partnership with Norwegian-based Xplora, which offers smartwatches for kids. The collaboration is aimed at creating a new type of phone, an alternative to a smartphone, for children and teenagers. The company has yet to announce the moniker of the phone, probable launch timeline or any other details.
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www.gadgets360.com
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PhD Student Travels Across China For 134 Days Without A Phone, Shares His Experience
- Sunday August 11, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
He left his mobile phone and computer at home, opting instead for two internet-free cameras to document his experiences.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nokia 3210 Feature Phone With New Colour Options, 4G Connectivity Launched: Price, Specifications
- Thursday May 9, 2024
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Nokia 3210 4G has been introduced in select markets in Europe. This is a refreshed version of the popular Nokia feature phone from 1999. Unlike the original handset, the new version comes with 4G connectivity and a bunch of fun colour options to commemorate its 25th anniversary. HMD Global, the manufacturer behind the handset says that it is "a sol...
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www.gadgets360.com
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What Is Smartphone Withdrawal? Signs Your Mind May Be Too Attached To Your Phone
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Smartphone withdrawal refers to the emotional and psychological discomfort some people experience when they are unable to use their phones or suddenly reduce screen time.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
CDs Over Spotify, No Maps, Instagram: Americans On One-Month Digital Detox
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- World News | Agence-France Presse
Scientists have long been sounding the alarm, warning that cell phone addiction is associated with shortened attention spans and anxiety.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Digital Detox: The AI-Powered Stress Epidemic And How To Set A 'Screen Time Budget' That Works
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Are you addicted to scrolling? Discover how AI-driven screen time effects your mental health, hormones and learn easy steps for a safer digital life.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Nobel Committee Unable To Reach Medicine Prize Winner On 'Digital Detox'
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The researcher is reported to be on an off-the-grid hiking trip in the American wilderness, with the Nobel Prize committee unable to reach him.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
No TikTok, Insta: Chilean School Blocks Phones, Students Reconnect With Real-World Life
- Friday September 12, 2025
- Education | AP
The first few days of the digital detox demanded some adaptation, but just a few weeks after its launch, the programme has been well received by students, teachers and parents.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Was In A Toxic Relationship With Her Phone. A 'Drug Detox' Helped Her Break Up
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Samantha Ruth Prabhu said she understood a key connection between her phone and her ego after she went on a three-day silence retreat
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Best Basic, No-Frills Mobile Phones With WhatsApp Support in 2025
- Tuesday July 1, 2025
- Written by David Delima
The demand for "dumb phones", basic handsets that prioritise essential communication over complex smartphone functions, is on the rise. These devices, ideal for a "digital detox," offer calling, texting, and access to useful apps like WhatsApp, at a more affordable price. While older feature phones running KaiOS can no longer run WhatsApp, here are...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
No Apps, No Notifications: US Startup's 'Fake' Phones Spark Buzz Online
- Monday May 19, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
This minimalist device, priced at $20, features a smooth, empty surface that allows users to mimic scrolling motions without accessing any digital content.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
10 Reasons Why You Should Consider A Phone Detox
- Thursday March 6, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
The key is to mindfully reduce phone usage and regain control over your time and attention. Keep reading as we discuss the many benefits of a phone detox.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Giving Up Your Phone For Just 3 Days Can Change Brain, Study Shows
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A new study reveals that limiting smartphone use for just 72 hours can alter brain activity, showing the influence of digital devices on neural patterns and addiction-related systems.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
China Woman Stays Calm Without Phone For 8 Hours In Unique Contest, Wins $1,400
- Monday December 9, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The challenge was designed to highlight the growing dependence on technology and encourage people to embrace mindfulness and digital detox practices.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
HMD Partners With Xplora to Make Phones Focused on Children and Teenagers
- Monday November 4, 2024
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
HMD announced a strategic partnership with Norwegian-based Xplora, which offers smartwatches for kids. The collaboration is aimed at creating a new type of phone, an alternative to a smartphone, for children and teenagers. The company has yet to announce the moniker of the phone, probable launch timeline or any other details.
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www.gadgets360.com
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PhD Student Travels Across China For 134 Days Without A Phone, Shares His Experience
- Sunday August 11, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
He left his mobile phone and computer at home, opting instead for two internet-free cameras to document his experiences.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Nokia 3210 Feature Phone With New Colour Options, 4G Connectivity Launched: Price, Specifications
- Thursday May 9, 2024
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Nokia 3210 4G has been introduced in select markets in Europe. This is a refreshed version of the popular Nokia feature phone from 1999. Unlike the original handset, the new version comes with 4G connectivity and a bunch of fun colour options to commemorate its 25th anniversary. HMD Global, the manufacturer behind the handset says that it is "a sol...
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www.gadgets360.com